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Jul 21, 2023

BACKPACKING PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE TRAIL

Jul 21, 2023

Trip Report from backpacking the 42 mile long Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail. It follows sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs along Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Jul 21, 2023

May 15, 2023

2023 DULUTH HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL PHOTO RECAP

May 15, 2023

Oct 18, 2022

BWCAW BACKPACKING: THE BORDER ROUTE TRAIL

Oct 18, 2022

Trip Report from a recent 5 day backpacking Thru-Hike in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness along the rugged 65 mile Border Route Trail located in Northern Minnesota along the Canadian Border during the fall.

Oct 18, 2022

Sep 29, 2022

BOREAL BACKCOUNTRY CABINS GETAWAY

Sep 29, 2022

Finally I was able to get back on the SHT for the first time since a Thru-Hike back in June! Felt great to be back out on trail even if the weather wasn’t cooperating. Thankfully for this trip we switched things up and stayed at the Boreal Backcountry Cabins to have an actual roof over our heads. We had a great time there and on our adventuresome day hike around LeVeaux Mountain where we went through multiple storms! The fall colors are really popping inland now on the ridges & peaks. This is the best time of year for hiking!

Sep 29, 2022

Sep 23, 2022

BWCAW BACKPACKING: THE SIOUX-HUSTLER TRAIL

Sep 23, 2022

Trip Report from a recent 3 day backpacking trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness along the challenging, but rewarding, 30 mile Sioux-Hustler Trail located Northwest of Ely, Minnesota on the Echo Trail.

Sep 23, 2022

Sep 9, 2022

BWCAW BACKPACKING: EAGLE MOUNTAIN

Sep 9, 2022

Trip Report from a recent overnight backpacking trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the highest point in Minnesota, Eagle Mountain, where we camped out on nearby Whale Lake.

Sep 9, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS BACKPACKING TRIP SUMMER 2022

Aug 29, 2022

Trip report from my recent & 5th backpacking trip to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a recap of observations and thoughts along the way paired up with my photography to further tell a story of the adventure.

Aug 29, 2022

Aug 24, 2022

SHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 6: DAY 16-19 FINALE

Aug 24, 2022

Chapter 6 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!

Aug 24, 2022

Aug 18, 2022

SHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 5: DAY 13-15

Aug 18, 2022

Chapter 5 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!

Aug 18, 2022

Aug 13, 2022

SHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 4: DAY 10-12

Aug 13, 2022

Chapter 4 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!

Aug 13, 2022

Aug 11, 2022

SHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 3: DAY 7-9

Aug 11, 2022

Chapter 3 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!

Aug 11, 2022

Aug 5, 2022

SHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 2: DAY 4-6

Aug 5, 2022

Chapter 2 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!

Aug 5, 2022

Aug 1, 2022

SHT THRU-HIKE RECAP CHAPTER 1: DAY 1-3

Aug 1, 2022

Chapter 1 of John Keefover’s recap of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. John wrote over 3 journals worth of notes, trail conditions, thoughts & stories throughout the trip and paired them with some photos taken along the way. Hope you enjoy this recap of the SHT!

Aug 1, 2022

Jul 11, 2022

Revised Northbound Superior Hiking Trail Thru-Hiking Itinerary

Jul 11, 2022

John Keefover’s revised itinerary of his Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota in June of 2022. This can be used as a reference to plan your next day hike, section hike, or Thru-Hike of the SHT!

Jul 11, 2022

Jul 7, 2022

Gear Review After Thru-Hiking the Superior Hiking Trail June 2022

Jul 7, 2022

In June of 2022 I completed a solo NOBO Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail! This is a thorough gear list of everything I brought with me including changes to my original list, reviews, and thoughts going forward. Hope this helps plan a trip of your own!

Jul 7, 2022

Jun 5, 2022

Superior Hiking Trail Thru-Hike Itinerary

Jun 5, 2022

John Keefover’s itinerary for a Northbound Thru-Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota. This can be used to follow along with us on our hike, or to plan your own adventure!

Jun 5, 2022

Aug 9, 2021

Backpacking the BWCA - Angleworm Trail

Aug 9, 2021

Follow along with me for this solo overnight backpacking trip on the Angleworm Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! The Angleworm is a 13 mile loop trail around Angleworm, Home, and Whiskey Jack Lake with several campsites along the way.

Aug 9, 2021

Jul 28, 2021

Porcupine Mountains 4 Day Backpacking Trip Around Lake of the Clouds

Jul 28, 2021

Follow along with us on our 4 day backpacking trip around Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We had beautiful weather, an incredible night sky, and amazing views along the way.

Jul 28, 2021

Jul 26, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 9

Jul 26, 2021

Jul 24, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 8

Jul 24, 2021

Recently returned from an 8 day backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park. I wrote over 30 pages of journal notes, and took hundreds of photos along the way to make a day by day blog. This is the Day 8 where we hike 9.1 miles from Feldtmann Lake to Windigo Harbor and the Washington Creek Campground. It’s the last stretch of our journey so we treated ourselves to snacks and beer at the store, and get a ride around the island from a friendly fisherman.

Jul 24, 2021

Jul 22, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 7

Jul 22, 2021

Jul 19, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 6

Jul 19, 2021

Recently returned from an 8 day backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park. I wrote over 30 pages of journal notes, and took hundreds of photos along the way to make a day by day blog. This is the Day 6 where we hike 9.9 miles from South Lake Desor to Siskiwit Bay where we finally get a shelter for the night and join some fishermen.

Jul 19, 2021

Jul 16, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 5

Jul 16, 2021

Jul 13, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 4

Jul 13, 2021

Recently returned from an 8 day backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park. I wrote over 30 pages of journal notes, and took hundreds of photos along the way to make a day by day blog. This is the Day 4 where we hike from McCargoe Cove to Todd Harbor. It was my favorite campground on the island with lots of exploring.

Jul 13, 2021

Jul 11, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 3

Jul 11, 2021

Jun 26, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 2

Jun 26, 2021

Jun 24, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Day 1

Jun 24, 2021

Jun 21, 2021

Isle Royale Backpacking Blog - Overall Trip Report

Jun 21, 2021

Sep 7, 2020

Hiking & Backpacking the SHT

Sep 7, 2020

Announcing my photo featured on the new SHT Maps & Trail Atlas as well as covering everything you need to know about this hiking trail.

Sep 7, 2020

Jul 27, 2020

Pushing Boundaries in the Boundary Waters

Jul 27, 2020

Recently Voyageur Canoe Outfitters invited me up to photograph the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on a fully outfitted canoe trip. I was thrilled for the opportunity!

Jul 27, 2020

Gear Review After Thru-Hiking the Superior Hiking Trail June 2022

John Keefover July 7, 2022

Hiking & Backpacking the SHT

John Keefover September 7, 2020

Announcing my photo featured on the new SHT Maps & Trail Atlas as well as covering everything you need to know about this hiking trail.

Night Sky Photography Guide

John Keefover May 13, 2020

Everything you need to know about photographing the night sky! We’ll be talking about gear, planning, and shooting with optimal settings to be as efficient and prepared as you can be in the dark! This includes some of the standard obvious points, as well as little tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.